31 Jan 2023 SAFE CYCLING START GROUP APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE 2023 CAPE TOWN CYCLE TOUR
The Pedal Power Association has supported cyclists in South Africa for over 40 years. As one of the largest cycling organisations in South Africa, we uphold the rights of cyclists and the vision of a ‘cycling South Africa’ where the safety and security of cyclists in all communities are ensured.
Cycling has an important role to play in the health and well-being of individuals and our society. As a clean and green form of transport for commuters, sports, and leisure riders it makes an essential contribution to the quality of life.
The Safe Cycling STAY WIDER OF THE RIDER campaign encourages all road users to practice tolerance, respect each other and ultimately be safer on the roads. PPA was part of the very successful ‘Cyclists Stay Alive at 1.5’ campaign back in 2011 which resulted in the Western Cape Government promulgating the law requiring vehicles to pass cyclists with a space of at least 1 meter in 2013.
The STAY WIDER OF THE RIDER campaign was launched in 2014 to raise motorists’ awareness of the law and ensure that they pass cyclists safely. Statistics indicate that almost all cycling fatalities on our roads are caused when a vehicle hits a cyclist from behind or when a driver underestimates the speed of an approaching cyclist and turns in front of her or him. Cyclists are extremely vulnerable and have almost no protection when involved in a collision, so by giving them enough space on the roads, motorists can avoid accidents that often result in serious injuries or fatalities.
Pledge your support for our campaign and apply for this year’s STAY WIDER OF THE RIDER start group.
We have been allocated a LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS for the 2023 Cape Town Cycle Tour. The group is seeded to start directly after the top groups (7h45 to 8h30) – We will confirm the exact time.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE START GROUP
1. It is mandatory to be a paid-up member of PPA and to ride in a STAY WIDER OF THE RIDER cycling jersey. Stay Alive at 1.5 tops will no longer be accepted.
Members can wear any version of the STAY WIDER OF THE RIDER cycling top, be it short or long sleeve or a gilet. Any person not wearing one of these will not be allowed to join the STAY WIDER OF THE RIDER group and will be relegated to the back of the start groups.
The cost to PPA members is R559.99 for short sleeves and R659.99 for long sleeves. Stock is limited so please order your jersey as soon as your application is successful. You can join the PPA online, CLICK HERE to complete your application.
2. Members must already be successfully entered into the 2023 Cape Town Cycle Tour.
*When applying you automatically agree to the terms and conditions above.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLYING DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU ARE GUARANTEED A SPOT IN THE START GROUP – Members from all provinces will be considered
Once accepted and seeded in this group, you will not receive an individual Cycle Tour seeding as well.
Applications close Sunday 5 February at 24h00 and an email confirming the outcome of your application will be sent out on Friday 17 February.
Allocation into the STAY WIDER OF THE RIDER group will be done randomly from the applications received and all members who have applied will receive an email notifying them of the outcome of their application.
If your application to be reseeded into the PPA Stay Wider of the Rider start group is NOT successful, you will remain seeded in your original Cycle Tour start group.
For inquiries contact zarah@pedalpower.org.za or liz@pedalpower.org.za